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Money to fund scholarship Regents modify policy to include academic funding ARIANNA PICKARD Campus Editor
OU officials were given permission to buy a commercial area across from Adams Center and allocate $500,000 of Student Activity Fees to fund scholarships at the OU Board of Regents meeting Wednesday. OU’s Board of Regents modified the
Student Activity Fee Policy to allocate the fees to fund university scholarships. Previously, the regents’ policy only allowed activity fees to fund non-academic activities benefitting the student community as a whole, according to the meeting agenda. The board approved modifying this policy to allow a portion of the fees to fund academic scholarships available to any qualified student. The fees to be used for scholarships are left over from funds set aside for
Oklahoma Memorial Union renovations, according to the agenda. Since OU has retired the union debt, the funds previously allocated for the renovations are now available for other uses. Members of OU’s Student Activity Fee Reserve Committee were charged with deciding what to do with these leftover fees, which amounted to $500,000. Over the summer, members of the committee decided to use SEE REGENTS PAGE 3
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OU researcher proposes early solution to gap Childhood education programs may reduce economic acheivement gap MAX JANERKA
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An OU researcher believes she’s found a way to lessen the achievement gap between children from wealthier homes and those from poor homes. An achievement gap does exist between these group, however it can be decreased by good early childhood education programs, said Diane Horm, director of the Early Childhood Education Institute at OU Tulsa. If the programs are really high quality and intensive early in a child’s the achievement gap can be completely erased, she said. That’s not the only research project focusing on early childhood education going on at the institute, however, Horm said. Most of the institute’s work is in program evaluation with Head Start, Early Head Start and other early childhood programs that serve young children growing up in poverty and their families, she said. Right now, Horm and others at the institute are building SEE GAP PAGE 3
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Sophmore Eric Sticker relaxes in his living room with his iPad Wednesday evening at Headington Hall.
Headington Hall offers useful amenities Residents making full use of gameroom, theater and other perks at their disposal RACHAEL MONTGOMERY Campus Reporter
Headington Hall residents have been living in the building for a month now, and they’re finding their rhythm in the newly built building that includes amenities like a movie theatre and game room. The most used area of the building is the game room, which has a table tennis table and is set to get three new pool tables with the next week, said Bryan Hinnen, director of operations for Headington Hall.
Expect slight changes in routines and exercises for the before-game show ARIANNA PICKARD Campus Editor
“The game room is probably the one of the features students use the most. They can plug in their gaming consoles or watch TV,” Hinnen said. As well, students can watch movies in a 70-seat movie theatre, a feature no other residence hall on campus has. “They show movies late at night, so that’s pretty cool,” political science sophomore Eric Striker said. Last year Striker, sophomore linebacker, lived at the Bud Wilkinson House, commonly referred to as the Bud, he said. “I like Headington [Hall] better just because I have my own room now and everything is so nice, but the food at the Bud was better. But I think that’s because Headington is just
The Pride of Oklahoma marching band director is making changes to restore parts of the band’s pregame performance to its original format. The Pride’s student leadership team discussed changing parts of the pregame and halftime marches at a weekly meeting with their director, Justin Stolarik, on Tuesday, said Brandon Rothfusz, trombonist and member of the leadership team. “We’re going to do a couple changes to pregame to sort of change it back to its original format in some ways,” said Rothfusz, professional writing junior. In addition to making some changes to the band’s performance, Stolarik is going to add approximately
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Today around campus A free concert showcasing pianist Tom White will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union food court. A free workshop with Clarissa Thompson, doctor of psychology, will be held at 3 p.m. in Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, Room 245. Thompson will discuss the psychology involved in learning more efficiently. A screening of the film, “La Vita é Bella (“Life is Beautiful”) will show at 7:30 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union courtyard. A discussion and workshop, “Know Justice, Know Peace: Activism in the Wake of Tragedy” will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Frontier Room. Do you want to see your organization’s campus event here? Visit OUDaily.com/events/submit to add your entry.
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Journalist Alfredo Corchado engaged in a Q&A session with journalism graduate student Sarah Fullerton in the Gaylord College Hall of Fame Room Wednesday afternoon.
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A little bit of sneaky creativity on his parent’s part and the promise of a new car got Alfredo Corchado back into school and then into journalism. It was 1978, and Corchado was a high school drop-out working the fields in California. However, his parents thought he could do more and reminded him that they came to the U.S. from Mexico so he could have better opportunities. That’s when his parents devised a way to inspire their son—a car. They offered him a choice. He could have a car, but in return he’d have to leave California, go back to school and not get married until he finished his education.
He took the car. Corchado is now a prominent journalist who has been involved in covering the drug violence issues in Mexico for over 20 years. He spoke about his life, his new book and what it takes to be a journalist in a lecture Wednesday night in Gaylord Hall. His new book, “Midnight in Mexico: A Repor ter ’s Journey through a Country’s Descent into Darkness,” is an autobiography of sorts, as well as a look into Mexico’s struggle for peace amidst chaos, he said. “Journalism to me was a great way to reconnect with Mexico,” Corchado said. “Once you find that passion, it’s impossible to let go.” Corchado spoke about his experience covering the drug violence in Mexico and the importance of telling the truth in journalism, he said. The most important thing for journalists is to keep reporting and digging
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for the truth, said Alan McPherson, international and area studies professor and the director of the Center for the Americas. McPherson was one of the individuals responsible for bringing Corchado to campus. Many journalists covering the conflict in Mexico are worried about their safety in the country, especially if they report something inflammatory to the cartels. However, it’s a journalist’s job to report the truth, McPherson said. For marking senior Loren Curet, the drug wars in Mexico are something she hears about from an American perspective, but after listening to his stories Corchado, who has been raised in both Mexico and America, gave her better insight into the situation.
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Intramural Update: Horseshow Entries | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Huston Huffman Center front desk. Sign-up for Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, $1/participant and FREE if living in OU housing). Sign-ups will also be held Friday, Sept. 20. Contact Jonathan Dewhirst, (405) 325-6755, for more information.
Volleyball vs Miami | 7 p.m. at McCasland Field House. Student get in FREE with ID. The Sooners take on a strong Miami (Fl) squad, who was an NCAA tournament team last season. Go to www.soonersports.com for more info.
CAC’s Oklahoma Creativity Festival: Frenzy Paint War | 3-5 p.m. in the Walker-Adams Mall. Express your creativity with a powdered paint war. First 100 students receive free frenzy t-shirt. This year’s Oklahoma Creativity Festival kicks off on Thursday Sept. 19 and runs through Sept. 21, with a great series of events. Visit cac.ou.edu for more information and a full list of events.
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Student Success Series: How Learning Works | 3-4 p.m. in Wagner Hall #245. Join Clarissa Thompson for insight on how learning works and how to learn more efficiently. For more information, please contact Student Learning Center, studentlearning@ou.edu (405) 325-7621 John Bielenber Lecture: Honey Badgers, Flash Floods, and Mustard Gas | 4-5 p.m. OU School of Art & History. Listen to the interesting lecture covering climate change, peak oil, population growth, and more. For more information, please contact OU School of Art & Art History, art@ou.edu 405.325.2691. Volleyball vs. Nebraska-Omaha | 7 p.m. at McCasland Field House. Student get in FREE with ID. Watch OU in their first match of the Nike Invitational as they take on the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks. Go to www.soonersports.com for more info. Italy Week, “La vita è bella” | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Courtyard. Enjoy the film screening for a classic Italian film, “La vita è bella”. For more information, please contact College of International Studies, cis@ou.edu
Friday, Sep. 20 CAC’s Oklahoma Creativity Focus Political Forum | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Beaird Lounge, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Listen to this discussion of innovative government solutions led by Oklahoma State Legislators. Visit www.cac.ou.edu for more information. FREE Movie: ‘Monsters University’ | 6, 9 p.m. & midnight in Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Have you ever wondered what it would be like for Mike and Sully to go to college? Wonder no more! Watch the monster version of yourself on the big screen before becoming available on Blu-Ray/DVD! Presented by the Union Programming Board and Campus Activities Council. CAC’s Oklahoma Creativity BoomerFest Concert | 7 – 9 p.m. on the East Lawn of the Oklahoma Memorial Union. Enjoy a battle of the bands competition, featuring local student bands. Visit www.cac.ou.edu for more information.
Oklahoma Festival Ballet | 8 p.m. Rupel J. Jones Theatre. University Theatre presents Oklahoma Festival Ballet, a mixed repertoire production of rich variety including an exotic suite of dances. Tickets: $22 Adult, $18 Discount (OU Faculty/Staff, Military, Senior Adult), $14 Student. Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4101 CAC’s Oklahoma Creativity Freedom | 3:00-5:00 p.m. Fred Jones Art Museum. Be a part of an interactive walk-through for human trafficking awareness, featuring guest speaker Congressman James Lankford. Visit www.cac.ou.edu for more information. Sooner Volleyball vs LIU Brooklyn | 7 p.m. at McCasland Field House. Student get in FREE with ID. Oklahoma wraps up the Nike Invitational with their third match in as many days, hoping to go 3-0 for the weekend. Go to www.soonersports.com for more info. Oklahoma Festival Ballet | 8 p.m. Rupel J. Jones Theatre. University Theatre presents Oklahoma Festival Ballet, a mixed repertoire production of rich variety including an exotic suite of dances. Tickets: $22 Adult, $18 Discount (OU Faculty/Staff, Military, Senior Adult), $14 Student. Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4101 Must Stay Weekend Concert: Karmin | 8 p.m. on the East Lawn of the Oklahoma Memorial Union. You absolutely MUST-STAY on campus to watch the FREE concert featuring the pop sensation Karmin and opening act from the Glee Project, Bryce Vine. Admission is free for everyone. Presented by the Union Programming Board, Campus Activities Council, and OU Summer Session.
Sunday, Sept. 22 OU Symphony Orchestra | 3 p.m. in Sharp Concert Hall. Enjoy this performance as part of the Sutton Concert Series. Tickets: $9 Adult, $5 Student; Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4104. Oklahoma Festival Ballet | 3 p.m. Rupel J. Jones Theatre. University Theatre presents Oklahoma Festival Ballet, a mixed repertoire production of rich variety including an exotic suite of dances. Tickets: $22 Adult, $18 Discount (OU Faculty/Staff, Military, Senior Adult), $14 Student. Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4101 Family Days | 1 p.m. in Dee Dee and Jon R. Stuart Classroom. Explore the captivating art of Christine McHorse in the exhibition Dark Light and make your own clay creations and drawings. For more information, please contact Michael Bendure, mbendure@ou.edu
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Regents: Approve Gap: Institute researches early development OU’s buying property Continued from page 1 near residence halls Continued from page 1 the money to fund Sooner Heritage Scholarships, which aid students from middle-income families who aren’t eligible for federal aid, according to Daily archives. These scholarships range in amount from $500 to $1,000, so allocating these fees will serve a maximum number of 1,000 students. Since the regents’ policy previously only allowed the fees to be allocated for programs or activities benefiting all students, members of the committee asked the regents to modify their policy to allow the fees to be used for “generally available student scholarships,” according to the agenda. “In theory, pretty much anybody can apply for this scholarship, more or less,” said OU’s Undergraduate Student Congress Chair John Montgomery. Montgomery, who was on the committee to decide what to do with the leftover fees, said there weren’t any tangible alternative projects to fund with the money. “This money almost definitely couldn’t have gone back into the SGA account almost directly, which is where student organizations get money,” Montgomery said. The regents also approved OU’s buying the property from 1107 to 1121 Elm Avenue, according to the agenda. Located across Maple Street from Adams Center, the area houses a strip of businesses including Tornado Alley convenience store, Radcliffe’s Textbook store and Papa Johns Pizza restaurant. The location’s close proximity to university property makes it a “strategic and desirable” acquisition, according to the agenda.
a research group, an applied research lab that works with OU Tulsa doctoral students, she said. The OU Tulsa early childhood doctoral program covers all aspects of early childhood, like teacher education, special education, social work, specialization in infants and toddlers, which is very rare in the U.S., said Vicky Lake, associate professor of early childhood education at OU Tulsa and Ph.D program coordinator. The institute works with infants and toddlers and there is an OU Tulsa faculty member who does as well, said Lake. Infant and toddler development is an understudied area, but it is the fastest growing area of childcare in the country right now, Lake said. Not much is known about how to prepare teachers for that area, but this program hopes to change that, Lake said. This is an opportunity for OU to be a leader in studying infant and toddler development and education, Lake
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The collaboration program won the coveted University Strategic Organization Award, and is the only one among the contenders with a female lead and all female staff, Horm said. The two year old graduate program currently has ten
students, and is expected to expand by several students each year, said Lake. While she hopes many of them will stay and work in Oklahoma, she also hopes others will act as ambassadors and spread similar programs throughout the United States and the rest of the world.
dorms: Students adjusting well to new residence hall, living quarters Continued from page 1 getting started,” Striker said. Striker is not the only student who enjoys having their own room. “There are a lot of cool things that it [Headington Hall] has to offer, but honestly it’s really nice having my own room”, architecture sophomore Westin Dinnes said. The building is divided into three different housing units. The A unit is intended for two people and has a two bedroom/two bathroom setup. The B unit has a four bedroom/two bathroom setup and the C unit has a four bedroom/two bathroom setup, Hinnen said. For Dinnes, elevators are the only bad part about the $2 million facility, he said. “The worst part is that the elevators, which are something that people really do use the most, aren’t working half of the time”, Dinnes said. The general wear and tear of elevators is an inevitable kink in residence halls, especially in a brand new one. However, these issues are worked out as soon as possible, Hinnen said. Overall, despite the hang-ups, Striker still thinks the building serves its purpose and is a good place to live, he said. Jacqueline Eby/The Daily “I think it’s a place that people will love, and it will really Freshman Trevor Liggett Business and Freshman Steven Little Mechanical Engineering play ping pong in the new game room Wednesday eve- stick out for students coming in,” Striker said. ning at Headington Hall.
pride: Alumni complaints against changes inspire leadership reforms Continued from page 1
“There will be a ton of people in the game now.”
40 alternates to the game, Rothfusz said. “There will be a ton of people in the game now,” he said. Complaints have surfaced from Pride alumni, fans and current members about changes to the performance this year. At Monday’s rehearsal, all but three of the band’s tuba players didn’t show up to practice because they didn’t agree with Stolarik’s teaching style. Rothfusz said at least the majority of the tuba section was back at rehearsal on Wednesday. “I know that at least most of the tuba’s concerns were the teaching approach than the actual content, so we’ll see what improves there,” he said.
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In response The Daily’s questions about tuba players not showing up Monday, Stolarik said in an email that every educator has a different style, and as teachers he must try to understand how his students can best learn as individuals and in groups. Rothfusz said the band has brought Stolarik’s teaching style to his attention over the last few weeks, and it’s something Stolarik has been workChris James/ The Daily ing on. “I continue to meet with students to hear their Pride of Oklahoma Director Justin Stolarik directs a Wednesday practice in the practice field. ideas and to work toward the benefit of the entire Monday, the tuba section refused to participate in protest of recent changes to the Pride’s routines. band,” Stolarik said.
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Save a life by signing up to donate your organs Our View: You can give back to your community even after you pass away. Save lives by signing up to become organ donors.
funerals and the deceased person’s appearance if he or she has donated their organs or tissues. You don’t need to be concerned about that. While the thought of missing organs can seem creepy or Some people squirm at the thought of internal wrong, the abandoned internal areas of your body organs. Others lay in hospital beds hoping there is will not be visible. an organ donor who has one they can have. Also, don’t self-determine whether or not your It sounds like a morbid topic, but it is vital people organs and tissues are salvageable or usable. If you offer to donate their organs after they die. And, it are considering becoming an organ donor, consult isn’t like you have any use for them once your time your doctor first and leave that decision up to him is up. or her. There are several reasons why you If you are an ethnic minority, it is exshould consider donating your organs after tremely important you sign up to donate The Our View you pass away. as well because of the fact that minoriis the majority First, thousands of people are in need ties such as Hispanics, Native Americans, opinion of of organs everyday. Whether they have Asians, African Americans and others are The Daily’s suffered from organ failure, were in a termore likely to have certain chronic connine-member editorial board ditions that affect the kidney, heart, lung, rible accident or any other reason, their only chance at surviving is if they receive pancreas and liver compared to white an organ to replace their non-functioning people. ones. The Mayo Clinic states that by donating your The Mayo Clinic said a staggering 100,000 peoorgans, you can potentially help up to 50 people. ple in America are waiting for an organ donation, That’s a classroom full of people. That’s a bus full of hoping they get that call offering a second chance people. That’s the number of employees in a small at life. business. See what we’re getting at? You can make a Some people have concerns about open-casket difference after you’re gone.
Another alternative is donating your body to science. If the possibility of saving someone or multiple peoples’ lives isn’t convincing enough, remember that education facilities like OU use cadavers to teach students entering the medical field. Someone gave life to you, try to give someone else an opportunity, too. Whatever decision you make, just remember to inform your family, doctors and others you are close to. You can sign up to become an organ donor when you go to obtain or renew a license at any tag agency, or you can register online at https://www.lifeshareregistry.org/. To sign up to donate your body to science, you can contact facilities that accept whole bodies. It’s important to understand that becoming an organ donor does not mean you have to donate any tissue or organ while you are still living. If you decide to, however, you’ll be joining the 100 million people across the U.S. who already are organ, eye and tissue donors. Either way, we tip our hats to you.
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Respect Native Americans by ditching controversial mascots opinion columnist
Contemporary Sooners may not realize it, but the era of so-called political correctness about sports team mascots depicting Native-American-themed characters or caricatures started at OU in April of 1970. At that time, OU President John Herbert Holloman Jr. issued a statement officially abolishing the then-popular “Little Red.” Little Red was a Native American man dressed in traditional costume who danced on the sidelines at football games when great plays were made or victories were Scott Starr won. The National Indian Youth Council, established in Scott.E.Starr-1@ou.edu 1961 as the first independent Native student organization, protested this practice that had taken place since the 1950s. The NIYC insisted that the mascot, despite the fact that a “half-native” gentleman named Phillip Waller in 1957 first initiated it, was demeaning to Native Americans and stereotypical. Several Native OU students are said to have complained about the mascot to President Holloman, claiming the character came across as a “whooping idiot,” according to the Lawrence Daily Journal newspaper. Other Native American students and administrators liked the mascot and did not want to see it go. There has never been a 100 percent consensus among Native Americans regarding the issue of Native-centric mascots, including the National Football League’s Redskins from Washington D.C. But out of respect for others, everyone should advocate changing that team’s name. Holloman issued this statement on his abolition of the mascot saying, “To me, the issue is one of human dignity. No institution established in our society should countenance hurt of injury to an individual or group of individuals in the official name of the university.” Despite the fact that I do not personally find the name of Washington’s team high on my list of problems or dilemmas facing Native Americans, I tend to agree with the spirit of Holloman’s statements. I also agree with the recent statements of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the matter. Goodell said, “…If we are offending one person, we need to be listening and making sure that we’re doing the right things to try to address that.” I have been saying that same thing for nearly 30 years, and frankly, can hardly believe that after all this time so many people don’t seem to understand that if not only one person, but myriads of them, says something offends them, then that thing is in fact offensive. I am not one who believes that the “Redskins” name was not racist in its nature. However, for people to continue insisting the name is not offensive when so many people have articulated reasons explaining that they feel its use is insensitive or offensive is telling of a much larger issue.
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I believe resistance to changing the name of Washington’s team is an indication of the prevailing mindset in this mainstream U.S./Western culture of cultural domination, cultural appropriation and the commodification of human beings as little more than marketable caricatures. The persistent insistence that this team name in Washington is not offensive is a sign of disrespect and dishonor, as well as a logical paradox. To those that claim they don’t care about “political correctness” on this issue, I don’t either. But, out of decorum, I won’t say exactly how ignorant and insensitive you seem to me. Yes, friends and fellow Sooners, it is time to change the team moniker for the professional football team hailing from Washington, D.C. Advocate it. Scott Starr is a Multi-Disciplinary Studies- American Indian Culture, Media and Politics Senior.
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Some Google services are free, but your privacy comes at a cost their customers targeted ad services. Have you heard about the lawsuit against Google for breaches of privaopinion columnist If someone wants to set up a free email account, they have to accept cy? This lawsuit was presented due to Google opening and reading Google that their private messages aren’t actually private. College students aren’t users’ private messages. They claim this invasion of privacy is just part of going to want to spend money to contact people, but this may see a change the services that come with a free Gmail account. in which services are being used. This is a valid argument, for Gmail is provided as a free messaging sysThankfully, Microsoft has stated that they are not reading emails and tem to the public. However — Google makes its money through advertisesearching to target their clients. They are actually creating an ad campaign ments, targeting Gmail users with advertisements based off of the type of that seeks to differentiate their methods from those of Google. They do not emails they receive. Elizabeth Illerbrun want people to think that all companies are selling people’s information This is unsettling that people’s personal emails are opened and read to Elizabeth.A.Illerbrun-1@ou.edu like this. look for information. Even if a computer does all of this, I feel that my priMicrosoft is able to do this by making profits off of Windows and other vacy has been violated. If I wanted to let people know what I was thinking software sales, rather than making money by advertising. or talking to people about, I would use a blog. It is nice to know that not all email accounts are being opened and examined solely to Students should be interested in this because a lot of us use Gmail daily. After Google better revenues for the company. purchased YouTube, people had to use a Google account to sign into their accounts. Hopefully the courts come to an agreement on Google’s actions, as the outcome of this Students use Gmail because it is free. They don’t expect their information will be used so may affect the strength of any privacy laws in regards to Internet transactions. Right now that advertisers can target them just because it is a free service. According to Fox News, “The lawsuit notes that the company even scans messages sent this is being taken as wiretapping, but if Google manages to have Gmail exempt from this, to any of the 425 million active Gmail users from non-Gmail users who never agreed to the it may cause more things to come into question in regards to online privacy. company’s terms.” Yahoo has recently taken part in this as well. They too are now able to scan emails sent Elizabeth Illerbrun is an international studies junior. to and from Yahoo accounts. Supposedly, this is to better their ad campaigns and give
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LIFE&ARTS
Jordan Larsen Campus Reporter
Graham Dudley Life & Arts Reporter
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The three-day festival in- pay off this weekend. She’s volves numerous free ac- optimistic about the futivities taking place all over ture of Oklahoma Creativity campus. With events rang- Festival, and plans to coning from fashion to engi- tinue to have it coincide with neering to politics, the festi- Must-Stay Weekend to give val has a variety of activities students even more to do, for OU students. she said. CAC media coordinator The event kicks off and public relations junior Thursday with a creativity Christopher Corbaz said fair displaying each college’s CAC has put in a lot of ef- innovative green initiatives fort to take feedback from and concludes Saturday last year and with the Karmin improve the concert on festival. Oklahoma Corbaz said Memorial he expects parU n i o n ’s E a s t ticipation to Lawn, accorddouble from last ing to the CAC year because website. [OCF] of exciting new Students have opportunities encompasses opportunities and CAC’s proto compete in m o t i o n a l e f - so many areas or watch a powfor ts, includ- and really has dered paint war, ing Oklahoma something for fashion show, Creativity scavenger hunt, everyone.” Festival-themed talent showcase Instagram comand battle of the Christopher Corbaz, petitions. He’s bands compeCAC media “already seen an tition. CAC has coordinator impact” and has scheduled legseen students islators to speak “understanding what OCF is on creative governmental all about,” Corbaz said. solutions. Brette Throckmorton, “[OCF] encompasses so international studies and many areas and really has economics senior and this something for everyone,” year’s Oklahoma Creativity Corbaz said. Festival chair, said she wants But involvement is not students to take advantage strictly limited to OU camof the festival’s opportunity pus boundaries, for comto showcase their skills be- munity participation in yond their majors. the Oklahoma Creativity “There’s a spot for them, Festival is highly encourand we value their abilities aged. The mission of the fesas well,” Throckmorton said. tival is to bridge the creativiThe festival has been a ty gap across disciplines and challenge to promote be- generations. cause the CAC has such a C o r b a z a n d long tradition and few new Throckmorton both agreed events, Throckmorton said. even if you may not seem Hopefully, the promotion interested at first, round has worked, she said, be- up family and friends and cause lots of students put in give Oklahoma Creativity a lot of work to makethe fes- Festival a shot. tival happen. “Everyone should come Throckmorton said she’s because it’s going to be a most looking forward to see- great time,” Throckmorton ing everyone’s hard work said.
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Thursday “Oklahoma Creativity Fair” When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: South Oval What: Colleges will display their efforts to support the environment “Oklahoma Creativity Frenzy” When: 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Walker-Adams Mall What: A creative paint war for students “Oklahoma Creativity Fashion” When: 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Molly Shi Ballroom What: A fashion show, including unique clothing “Red Ball Blitz” When: All day Where: South Oval What: A red ball scavenger hunt
friday “Oklahoma Creativity Focus” When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Beaird Lounge What: A political forum led by Oklahoma State Legislators “Oklahoma Creativity Fame” When: 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Meacham Auditorium What: Student talent show competition “Oklahoma Creativity BoomerFest” When: 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union’s East Lawn What: A student battle-of-the-bands competition
Saturday “Oklahoma Creativity Freedom” When: 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art What: A walk-though for human trafficking awareness “Must Stay Concert” When: To be announced Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union’s East Lawn What: Free concert featuring Karmin and Bryce Vine
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Oklahoma soccer has one final roadblock before entering conference play. The Sooners head to Utah for the two final non-conference games of the regular season against BYU and Utah. OU is 3-5 entering the last weekend before the Big 12 schedule starts. Last weekend, OU split two home games, beating Oral Roberts 1-0 but falling to North Texas 5-0. O U h e a d c o a c h Ma t t Potter was upset with the result Sunday, but he said he knows his team can do better. “Obviously, we’ve still got work to do,” Potter said. “It’s all about executing our game plan.” Freshman forward Caren Nelson said the team will use the experience against North Texas to their advantage. “We just learn what we did wrong and what we can do better,” Nelson said. “We’ll look at film and do it
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Sophomore midfielder Elise Romano plays against Texas State. The soccer team will travel to Utah this weekend to take on BYU and Utah. This will be the Sooners’ last non-conference games before heading into Big 12 play. Coach Matt Potter was not happy with the way his team played against UNT Sunday but believes his team can and will do better on this roap trip.
all over again.” The Sooners will need to stay extremely focused against BYU to stay sharp and keep to the script. The No. 11 Cougars are 4-1-1 this season with all
their wins coming at home. Home field advantage is key to BYU’s game with an average of over 5,000 fans at their last three home games. BYU will be the thirdranked opponent of the
season for OU. The Sooners lost to No. 10 Florida and No. 2 Florida State on a road trip earlier this season. For OU to win against top competition like BYU, Potter said the players must
execute on chances. “ We’ re c re a t i n g t h e chances and getting into position to execute them, but for some reason it’s not working out,” Potter said. After the test against the
Cougars today, Oklahoma will face the Utah Utes on Sunday in Salt Lake City. Utah is 3-1-3 this season and has yet to lose at home in 2013. The Utes provided BYU’s only loss in a 1-0 upset in Provo earlier this season. The Utes’ defense will be a huge test for OU heading before Big 12 play. Utah has only allowed five goals all season. They have a 0.71 goals against average and their goalkeepers have combined for 38 saves with four shutouts. While Utah may be stingy in the back, the Sooners have played well defensively themselves. Before Sunday’s blowout, OU was averaging less than two goals per game. The teams has been relying on the backline to keep them in close games. Still, they won’t be able to win without goals. OU has just nine this season and only one in their last four games. If OU wants a conference title, the tides need to turn before Big 12 play begins. Ryan Gerbosi rgerbosi@ou.edu
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Football team’s good start bodes well for rest of season Michigan win over Akron, but it still doesn’t bode well for the Irish. If the Sooners can get by the Irish, which I think they can at this point, they are home free until a late October matchup against No. 25 Texas Tech. Sam Hoffman OU’s home field advansamhoffman@ou.edu tage will take its toll on true freshman Baker Mayfield klahoma’s 2013 and OU will win. campaign is lookAfter those marquee ing better than games, the trouble with ever after a 51-20 stomping OU’s schedule is matchof in-state opponent Tulsa ups against Baylor and last Saturday. Oklahoma State. These two The situation in Norman games will decide whether this summer was unlike any OU can win another Big 12 other offseason in recent title and a BCS bid. years. The Sooners were Thankfully, the Sooners coming into the season with have a bye week before the a lot of questions that needEvin Morrison/The Daily Thursday night matchup ed to be answered. Junior quarterback Blake Bell runs the ball against Tulsa last weekend. Bell’s start in the Tulsa game is a against No. 20 Baylor, so The most important issues have seemingly already been big reason why the Sooners can feel comfortable for the rest of the season. In addition, the defense has they are not coming off a looked much better than expected through three games. shortened week to prepare. addressed by on-the-field However, the Bears will be performances. OU was unequally prepared as they certain of its starting quarbid. follows: Notre Dame, Texas now, but it has lost some of have a bye week, too. terback and how its defense OU’s schedule has a difTech, Baylor and Oklahoma its mystique, as some other The game in Waco will be would perform. ferent look compared to the State. These four games will games have. a huge test for OU’s defense, Now, with junior quarter- beginning of the season. decide the outcome of OU’s No. 14 Notre Dame lost and a test for Bell to show back Blake Bell guiding the TCU and Texas felt like tough season, if no upsets occur. to No. 17 Michigan by 11 Sooners into South Bend, going, but now it seems Coming into the season, points, then Michigan bare- his offensive repertoire on a consistent basis. Ultimately, Ind., and with a defense that like it will be a landslide, the Notre Dame game was ly beat Akron at home the the Sooners will prevail in an can hold their own, the 2013 especially the game against arguably the biggest match- next week. Not to mention, offensive showdown. Sooners look like a major Texas. up on OU’s schedule. The Akron has won four games After the Baylor game, all contender for the Big 12 Currently, the toughest game is still the headlining in the last four years. It’s hard the Sooners need to worry Championship and a BCS games on the schedule are as game of OU’s schedule right to judge Notre Dame off a
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Volleyball
OU looks to continue win streak Sooners to host Nike Invitational Demetrius Kearney Volleyball Beat Reporter
The Oklahoma volleyball team returns to Norman after a hard fought, five set battle with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Tuesday night. The Sooners would prevail over Tulsa 3-2, extending their current winning streak to six and improving their overall to 10-1. The Sooners are off to a hot start, the10 wins they have accumulated so far this season is the fastest in program history over a stretch of 11 games. The Sooners will carry this hot streak home as they prepare to host the Nike Invitational, which will be held at7 p.m. Thursday at McCasland Field House in
Norman. Fans will get to see the Sooners take the court for just the second time this season. The Sooners are hoping for a repeat of last year, where they swept the field and claimed the Nike Invitational Tournament title. This year, however, the Sooners will face two teams for the first time in program histor y. The NebraskaOmaha and LIU Brooklyn volleyball teams will make their Norman debut as they both try their best to knock off the red hot Sooners. The Sooners also will meet up with the Miami Hurricanes at 7 p.m. on Friday night, unlike the Sooners’ other two opponents, the Hurricanes are no stranger to the Sooners, having met four times, with the Hurricanes emerging
victorious in their last meeting in 2011. By tournament end, the Sooners will hope to improve to 13-1 and extend their current winning streak to nine, behind the tremendous play of senior middle blocker and team captain Sallie McLaurin, who was just recently named National Player of Week, she also became the first volleyball student athlete to win Offensive Player of the Week three weeks in a row. The Sooners will face Nebraska-Omaha on Thursday, Miami on Friday, and will end the tournament on Saturday night against LIU Brooklyn. Demetrius Kearney dvkaerney1@ou.edu
about is their in-state rival. I’m not saying they will overlook Iowa State and Kansas State, but these two games are a virtual lock in the Sooner victory. The No. 11 Oklahoma State Cowboys look as good as ever with sophomore quarterback J.W. Walsh under center. There may be questions swirling about the Cowboys off the field, but that does not seem to be distracting them from their play on the field. Unfortunately, Oklahoma State looks like the strongest opponent Oklahoma will face all year. The Cowboys will be looking to exact revenge after an overtime loss to the Sooners the year before. Overall, teams that looked good on paper at the beginning of the season don’t look as great now. If OU can win the four most important games against these tough opponents, the rest will take care of itself — but that’s a big if. Sam Hoffman is a journalism junior.
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